Synonyms for hand brake


Grammar : Noun


Définition of hand brake

  • As in emergency brake : noun secondary braking system
  • As in parking brake : noun extra brake for motor vehicle
Example sentences :
  • Bringing the sedan to the curb, she jerked on the hand brake, and sprang to the pavement.
  • Extract from : « Clue of the Silken Ladder » by Mildred A. Wirt
  • For this purpose the hand brake ordinarily used on all types of cars is employed, but magnetic brakes are also used in some cases.
  • Extract from : « Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, February 1900 » by Various
  • Frank released the hand brake, pressed the clutch into low with his foot, and shot ahead.
  • Extract from : « The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border » by Gerald Breckenridge
  • Dick also set the hand brake a notch tighter, but this did little good, since it was the bands that were worn.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys in the Air » by Edward Stratemeyer

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